Daycare and baby crying do much

My little guy just started daycare today and they said he cried so much and slept like 30 minutes total today. I usually rock him to sleep and when he cries in general I pick him up. Idk what to do. My partner says it’s my fault because I hold him too much and the daycare was pissed off because of how he is. He says I’ve spoiled him and maybe I have but I thought it wasn’t possible to spoil a baby. Helpppp. I’ll take all the advice good or bad plz
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My daughter was the same way. It will get better trust me. Start putting him down more and less holding. Even if he cry I had to do that with my daughter because it was my fault lol now she see the daycare teacher and be smiling

Please don’t ever let somebody shame you for being a caring mama and acting out of instinct

It’s NORMAL to respond to your baby’s needs. I don’t understand why people are so quick to tell moms that they need to teach their babies not to rely on them

i work at a daycare and my son attends there so i hear every time he cries. it will get better. he just had to get used to his teacher and the teacher needs time to figure out how to settle him. BUT if the daycare is complaining abt him being fussy, it’s not a good daycare

My son has done 3 weeks at daycare so far and cries a lot from report. However, the staff are so sweet and encouraging and tell me it will get better. They have even brought in an admin to hold him when they can’t. I hate that they were frustrated with you/ your LO. That’s really not fair and if they work in the infant room they should know it is very hard on these little babies. I’m sorry that acted that way.

Like @Felicia said, do not let anyone shame you for listening to your motherly instincts. You are not going to look back on your life and wish you had held your baby less. Babies cry. Your baby is adjusting to new faces, smells, noises, surroundings, etc. It will take time. You’re doing great.

I’m so sorry for the way your partner responded! It’s not your fault mama! I used to work in childcare, in the infant room! And this behavior is 10000% normal for babies starting in daycare. A new environment, sounds, lights, people, and other crying babies all day is a lot for a babe to adjust to after being at home with just mom! It is a hard adjustment but with time your babe will get used to it! The teachers passing along that information is 100% normal, the daycare isn’t “pissed off” at you! We can’t lie to you and say “oh he had a perfect day and was happy alll day.” We want to build a relationship with you and that is built on trust and communication. I say “we” just out of habit 😅 unfortunately your babe will not get as much care and attention as he’s used to when he was at home with you because for us teachers it’s a lot to care for so many little ones but just know they are doing there best and providing the best possible care they can for your little one!

Yeah I’d be looking for a new daycare!!

If they made it sound like your baby was annoying than I would look for a new daycare! Babies cry and an adjustment period is completely normal for everyone involved.

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